Comments on: Ahem…about my throat procedure http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/ Blogs from Rachael Ray and her friends Mon, 21 May 2012 08:18:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Allison http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-41918 Allison Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:40:23 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-41918 I thought that I would share an great story about a 12yr old kid that uses a Rachel Ray cookbook to make dinner every night for his family. The story touches my heart and thought it would Rachels also. Tampa- Tampa Bay’s youngest heroes are being recognized for their selfless deeds. The Tampa Bay Lightning, center Steve Steven Stamkos and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital are honoring 113 boys and girls from Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties at the 15th-annual Kids are Heroes awards ceremony Monday. One of the nominees is 12-year-old Jared Upmann, a seventh-grader at Mulrennan Middle School. Upmann cooks a healthy dinner every night for his family, which has grown from five to 10 people in the last year. Upmann’s aunt got sick so her five children moved into the Valrico home. He volunteered to start cooking for the family because his single mother works full time and raises nine kids. "Mom doesn’t get home until 8 or 8:30 and dinner is already done, cleaned up and everything by the time she gets home, l said Upmann. "So she is really less stressed than she would if she had to cook." Upmann’s mother, Sue Heacox, nominated him and says her son is a true hero. "He really stepped up at a time when, he’s a kid, you know, (and he) he doesn’t have to cook," said Heacox. "And, I do check in with him all the time. Jared I’ll cook. He says, no mom I love it." The 12-year-old has never had an official cooking lesson, but he uses a Rachel Ray cookbook for kids to whip up recipes. Upmann wants to own a restaurant one day, but for now, he says the reward is seeing the faces around the family table. "I see them before they even eat, they’re like I can’t wait to eat this and it makes me feel really good," said Upmann. Upmann and the other nominees will find out if they’ve won at the awards ceremony Monday. Here is the link to the story... http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2012/february/382865/St.-Josephs,-Lightning-again-recognize-kids-who-are-heroes Allison I thought that I would share an great story about a 12yr old kid that uses a Rachel Ray cookbook to make dinner every night for his family. The story touches my heart and thought it would Rachels also.

Tampa- Tampa Bay’s youngest heroes are being recognized for their selfless deeds.

The Tampa Bay Lightning, center Steve Steven Stamkos and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital are honoring 113 boys and girls from Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties at the 15th-annual Kids are Heroes awards ceremony Monday.

One of the nominees is 12-year-old Jared Upmann, a seventh-grader at Mulrennan Middle School.

Upmann cooks a healthy dinner every night for his family, which has grown from five to 10 people in the last year.

Upmann’s aunt got sick so her five children moved into the Valrico home.

He volunteered to start cooking for the family because his single mother works full time and raises nine kids.

“Mom doesn’t get home until 8 or 8:30 and dinner is already done, cleaned up and everything by the time she gets home, l said Upmann. “So she is really less stressed than she would if she had to cook.”

Upmann’s mother, Sue Heacox, nominated him and says her son is a true hero.

“He really stepped up at a time when, he’s a kid, you know, (and he) he doesn’t have to cook,” said Heacox. “And, I do check in with him all the time. Jared I’ll cook. He says, no mom I love it.”

The 12-year-old has never had an official cooking lesson, but he uses a Rachel Ray cookbook for kids to whip up recipes.

Upmann wants to own a restaurant one day, but for now, he says the reward is seeing the faces around the family table.

“I see them before they even eat, they’re like I can’t wait to eat this and it makes me feel really good,” said Upmann.

Upmann and the other nominees will find out if they’ve won at the awards ceremony Monday.

Here is the link to the story…

http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2012/february/382865/St.-Josephs,-Lightning-again-recognize-kids-who-are-heroes

Allison

]]> By: Nancy http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-41845 Nancy Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:05:44 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-41845 Rach, I am so glad you are well again. I watch your show everyday, most often while prepping my own dinner. I too underwent surgery for something they found wrapped around my Larnxe, I was not so luck, the tumor could not be removed and came back as cancer. I am happy to say that after 28 raditation treatments, I am just 13 months clear. Not saying that I did not undergo pure hell during treatment. I was unable to swallow with out meds to numb me. I am still working on getting my voice back. It will never be the same again. Once year after I was told my news now my 80 year old mother was told she has breast cancer. We have a good outlook on this and we will keep fighting and beating this cancer from out lives. Rach, I am so glad you are well again. I watch your show everyday, most often while prepping my own dinner.
I too underwent surgery for something they found wrapped around my Larnxe, I was not so luck, the tumor could not be removed and came back as cancer. I am happy to say that after 28 raditation treatments, I am just 13 months clear. Not saying that I did not undergo pure hell during treatment. I was unable to swallow with out meds to numb me. I am still working on getting my voice back. It will never be the same again. Once year after I was told my news now my 80 year old mother was told she has breast cancer. We have a good outlook on this and we will keep fighting and beating this cancer from out lives.

]]> By: Sue R. http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-41156 Sue R. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:46:50 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-41156 Just goes to show that you can't keep a good woman down!! Recently my mom told me that she has a paralysed vocal cord. I've never heard of such a thing so I did some research and it could possibly be cancerous. My mom being a strong woman like yourself I can only hope and hold my breath that like you comes through this with little incident. Keep on cooking. Take care. Alittle tip, frozen spinich is great on pizza. Just goes to show that you can’t keep a good woman down!! Recently my mom told me that she has a paralysed vocal cord. I’ve never heard of such a thing so I did some research and it could possibly be cancerous. My mom being a strong woman like yourself I can only hope and hold my breath that like you comes through this with little incident. Keep on cooking. Take care. Alittle tip, frozen spinich is great on pizza.

]]> By: Debora http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-40451 Debora Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:26:54 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-40451 Rachael, I listen to your show as much as possible and I even cook some of your meals. I have a friend I cook for and he loves all the meals I cook.. I just had surgery on my neck and had my throat moved to do the procedure..I can feel for you and know how it feels when you aren't able to talk very well..I now have trouble eating and swallowing.. I'm glad to know that you came through the surgery with no problems..Keep up the good work with the show.. Debora Rachael, I listen to your show as much as possible and I even cook some of your meals. I have a friend I cook for and he loves all the meals I cook.. I just had surgery on my neck and had my throat moved to do the procedure..I can feel for you and know how it feels when you aren’t able to talk very well..I now have trouble eating and swallowing.. I’m glad to know that you came through the surgery with no problems..Keep up the good work with the show.. Debora

]]> By: Patricia http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-39812 Patricia Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:16:02 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-39812 Dear Rachel, I have been following your show about Christina and her weight loss. I missed the July 18th show regarding the prom. I tried to find it on your website but couldn't. Please let me know if you will be airing it again and when. I love your show and always watch it and DVR it when I'm not going to be home. Keep up the good work!! Patricia Dear Rachel, I have been following your show about Christina and her weight loss. I missed the July 18th show regarding the prom. I tried to find it on your website but couldn’t. Please let me know if you will be airing it again and when. I love your show and always watch it and DVR it when I’m not going to be home. Keep up the good work!!

Patricia

]]> By: Katie http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-36610 Katie Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:24:55 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-36610 Dear Rachel, Hi my name is Katie. I don't know of any other way to contact you so I hope this is okay. Back in October I lost a great family friend. He was 73. He loved your shows. He would watch them everyday. When he was in the hospital he would still watch your shows. Every time he came over for dinner he would say how you would cook something and we should try it that way one day. He really did love your shows. I just wanted to thank you for being on TV and for being you. Thank you. Katie Dear Rachel,

Hi my name is Katie. I don’t know of any other way to contact you so I hope this is okay. Back in October I lost a great family friend. He was 73. He loved your shows. He would watch them everyday. When he was in the hospital he would still watch your shows. Every time he came over for dinner he would say how you would cook something and we should try it that way one day. He really did love your shows. I just wanted to thank you for being on TV and for being you. Thank you.

Katie

]]> By: Marcia Casanto http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-36286 Marcia Casanto Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:05:57 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-36286 Dear Rachel, I have listened to your throat saga, and have hoped you would find something to help. My husband has had throat problems for years and has had two surgeries, He has finally found relief. Just one tablespoon of Buckwheat Honey before bed and his troubles are over. Hope this helps. Best of Luck Marcia Dear Rachel, I have listened to your throat saga, and have hoped you would find something to help. My husband has had throat problems for years and has had two surgeries, He has finally found relief. Just one tablespoon of Buckwheat Honey before bed and his troubles are over. Hope this helps. Best of Luck Marcia

]]> By: Nadia Ramin http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-34134 Nadia Ramin Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:20:03 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-34134 Hi Rachel Ray. my name is Nadia Ramin and we are doing a iron chef competion at school and you are our inspiration and we are doing your recipes. we would love if you came tour school at nazareth middle school in Pa. we would love your company. Hi Rachel Ray. my name is Nadia Ramin and we are doing a iron chef competion at school and you are our inspiration and we are doing your recipes. we would love if you came tour school at nazareth middle school in Pa. we would love your company.

]]> By: sheila http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-33066 sheila Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:10:00 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-33066 Rachel, I haven't watched your show since your surgery. What a surprise when I finally starting watching again. I'm a retired Speech Pathologist and had noticed that you had symptoms of vocal nodules. I'm very happy that you had the surgery. Your voice sounds so much clearerand pleasant. I'm glad that it worked for you. Rachel,

I haven’t watched your show since your surgery. What a surprise when I finally starting watching again. I’m a retired Speech Pathologist and had noticed that you had symptoms of vocal nodules. I’m very happy that you had the surgery. Your voice sounds so much clearerand pleasant. I’m glad that it worked for you.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.rachaelray.com/blogs/index.php/2009/07/13/ahemabout-my-throat-procedure/#comment-32550 Sandra Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:32:17 +0000 http://blog.rachaelray.com/?p=4506#comment-32550 I am so glad that you did this for yourself and did not put it off. I have had vocal nodes from over-use, pressing performance schedules and allergies. I was so scared to do anything for fear it would be the wrong thing to do. I researched and consulted with many singers and doctors and through vocal rest, vocal therapy, diet and life changes I slowly got well. I still sing and teach. What a joy it was to perform again for the public after extended vocal rest and therapy! When your voice is part of your mission in life, you really appreciate when it is back.:-) DO not try to do things too soon just because you can. Follow doctor's orders please and do not allow your audience/fans/friends/family to drive your recovery schedule. I speak from experience. All mean well but you are the one that will live with the consequences.You want this to be a permanent fix not a stop gap to the "next time". Don't mean to be preachy but I'm concerned. Prayers for your speedy recovery! I am so glad that you did this for yourself and did not put it off. I have had vocal nodes from over-use, pressing performance schedules and allergies. I was so scared to do anything for fear it would be the wrong thing to do. I researched and consulted with many singers and doctors and through vocal rest, vocal therapy, diet and life changes I slowly got well. I still sing and teach. What a joy it was to perform again for the public after extended vocal rest and therapy! When your voice is part of your mission in life, you really appreciate when it is back.:-) DO not try to do things too soon just because you can. Follow doctor’s orders please and do not allow your audience/fans/friends/family to drive your recovery schedule. I speak from experience. All mean well but you are the one that will live with the consequences.You want this to be a permanent fix not a stop gap to the “next time”. Don’t mean to be preachy but I’m concerned. Prayers for your speedy recovery!

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